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NEWS FROM THE STAFF

STAFF

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES

By Lori DeWitt

Save the Date: Friday, Apr 6 – Thrift Shop Furniture Sale, Apt #1506, 7am-1pm

Thursday, Apr 12 – Ride with the Wheelmen, Tower 3 & 4 Canopy, 8:30am DRAC Meeting, RR Lounge, 1:30pm

Friday, Apr 13 – TxDOT Briefing, RR Lounge, 1pm Sunday, Apr 15 – Resident Surveys Due, Front Desk Drop Box Monday, Apr 16 – Neuropathy Support Group, Liberty House Activity Room, 3pm Thursday, Apr 19 – Resident Council Meeting, RR Lounge, 1:30pm Friday, Apr 20 – Fiesta at Blue Skies West, Main Lobby, 2pm

Thank You To The Lakes Residents – For all your patience during the recent paving project; I think we all agree it was a job well done!

Resident Surveys – Were delivered on Monday, Apr 2. Please complete and drop in the ballot box located at the Front Desk no later than Sunday, Apr 15.

Welcome Our New General Manager Of Maintenance And Plant Operations – Mike Scates is now in place at BST. Please give him a warm welcome when you see him around Campus. He’ll be attending the next RC Meeting; so if you don’t meet him before then, please stop in at the RC Meeting and learn a bit about his background.

Correction To Bon Appetite – Chef’s Choice dinner is on Wednesday, Apr 25.

Safety – Golf Carts should be treated like any motorized vehicle. Unless you have lights on your golf cart, please do not drive them when it’s dark outside. We had a “near miss” with a golf cart nearly hitting a resident who was crossing the street. The golf cart did not have lights, and it was dark outside.

Wednesday Shopping – Departs from the Lobby at 1pm. Wednesday, Apr 11 – Trader Joes (Quarry) Wednesday, Apr 18 – Costco

April 5, 2018

The Roadrunner A Biweekly Newsletter of Blue Skies West

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IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Delma Jean Neff passed away on

Mar 24, 2018

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Penelope Saylor

passed away on Mar 31, 2018

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Marion “Hermie” Yoo

passed away on Apr 2, 2018

Friday “Mall” Transportation – Departs from the Lobby at 10am. Friday, Apr 6 – La Cantera

Friday, Apr 13 – Ingram

Housekeeping Spotlight Item – These weekly items give housekeepers an area of special interest. Housekeepers will still adhere to their checklists but will pay special attention to the Spotlight Items of the week:

Week of Apr 9 – Dust Inside of Breaker Boxes Week of Apr 16 – Clean Ovens

WELCOME RESIDENTS

By Teresa Santana, Assistant Resident Services Director

Please give the following residents a warm Blue Skies West “Welcome” in your respective neighborhoods.

In House Moves Lt Col David (Dave) McBride will be moving into #648 on Friday, Apr 20.

ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE OF SERVICE By HR Team

The Human Resources Team (HR) would like to thank the following employees for reaching an Anniversary Milestone of Service with Blue Skies of Texas. Thank you for serving our residents with love and care throughout the years. We appreciate you!

Employee Anniversary Date

Years of Service

Department

Raquel Valdez Apr 26 5 The Mission - East

Teresa Santana Apr 29 15 Resident Services - West

Stephen Wiedeman Apr 29 15 Dining Service - East

GM’S CORNER By Joan Homrich, BSTW Director of Dining Services

Fiesta Buffet –It’s not too early to make reservations for the Fiesta Buffet on Friday, Apr 20.

New Ala Carte Menu – We have added some new items on the evening Ala Carte menu: Spaghetti Bolognese, catfish, pot stickers and trout. Look

for the Chef’s Specials as well.


MAINTENANCE

STAFF

BST WEST WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT

Website Update – The Morrison Dining/Nutrition website is in the last stages of finalization. Once completed, access will then be available to you from the Blue Skies website, and instructions on how to access the website will be provided at that time. Please watch the in-house channel for updated information.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

Hope Santos, Life Enrichment Manager & Carol Estala, Activity Coordinator

Thursday, May 17, La Bohème, 7:30pm, Tobin - When a shy stranger knocks on the door of a penniless poet, looking for someone to light her candle, they both find something more magical is kindled. Thus begins one of the most beloved and tragic operas ever written, which continues to move audiences to tears with its tale of the doomed love between the poet Rodolfo and the seamstress Mimi. This is sung in Italian with English supertitles. You can purchase tickets by calling (210) 223-8624, or online at HTTP://OPERASA.ORG/EVENTS/PUCCINIS-LA-BOHEMO. The sign-up deadline is May 7. The bus leaves BST West, 6:15pm

PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE By Mercedes Cruz, System Coordinator

Friday, Apr 6: Friday, Apr 13:

Tower Apts– 631-638, 641-648, 441-448

Tower Apts– 611-618, 621-628

Cottages– 2300 - 2400 Cottages– 2500 - 2600

Specials– Main Entrance Lobby, Kitchen,

The Vista – Office & A Wing

Specials– Exterior Main Bldg. (Tower)

Ranch Homes– 837, 838, 839, 840 Ranch Homes– 841, 843, 845

CATERED LIVING By Mercedes Cruz, Catered Living Manager

Do you have a piece of furniture you need assembled or something you need repaired? Catered Living can help you with repairing or assembling furniture, additional cleaning, car or golf cart washing, gardening, grocery shopping and much more!! We also have our

http://operasa.org/events/puccinis-la-bohemo


laundry service for $1.15/lb. The Catered Living office is located within the Maintenance office on the lower level of Tower 3&4, or call 210-568-3285.

BOB’S BLOG By B b

Bob and I just passed our eight year anniversary (I got him when he was four months old), here’s the picture that made me fall in love with him. And so the story began, and continues…


AIR FORCE VILLAGES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The donors listed immediately below provided amazing charitable gifts of $10,000 or more in March. Thank you!

Col and Mrs. Ralph L. Kuster, Jr. Morrison Community Living

We are grateful to the following donors who also provided generous support!

BLUE SKIES CHARITABLE FUND BLUE SKIES CHARITABLE FUND (cont’d.)

Lt Col and Mrs. Edward V. Albert III Mrs. Katharine D. McNicholas Maj Gen and Mrs. Jerrold P. Allen Col Barbara L. Metz in memory of Mrs. Ilse Backus Lt Col and Mrs. Charley L. Michel Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Bachman Mrs. Carolyn Anderson Myers in memory of Dr. Fred W. Seymour in memory of CAPT Ralph D. Comer Lt Col George N. Backus and Dr. Fred W. Seymour Capt and Mrs. James P. Bigham, Jr. Col and Mrs. William G. Neubrand Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Col Herbert I. Noonan Lt Col and Mrs. Paul C. Butcher CMSgt Paul Nordstrom Col and Mrs. Robert Certain Mrs. Jo Ann Oldham Col and Mrs. Don Christian Lt Col and Mrs. Edward J.C. Orbock, Jr. Lt Col and Mrs. Melvin V. Corley, Jr. Col and Mrs. Herbert J. Peck, Jr. Capt and Mrs. John Councilman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pierson Lt Col and Mrs. Thad W. Crooks Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Lt Col and Mrs. Walter J. Schob, Jr. Maj Billy G. Dillow Mrs. Ritchie Seymour Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin in memory of CAPT Ralph D. Comer Col Sharon Freeto and SMSgt Bill Irwin and Brig Gen Marc M. McClelland Col John Fucik Col and Mrs. Rollin S. Siefken Dr. Michael Garcia Maj and Mrs. Robert T. Smith Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Mrs. Hellen F. Steadman Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. Col Yale F. Trustin Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hallada Maj and Mrs. Gustave R. Vanderneck Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Kniker Col Dave Wise in memory of Dr. Fred W. Seymour Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas C. Young Lt Col Robert W. Lamb in memory of Col Danny Schuyler Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Mr. and Mrs. Steve Zackon Col and Mrs. Paul E. Light, Jr. Lt Col Bill Linn AF WIDOWS ENDOWMENT Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Col and Mrs. Charles W. Borders Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Gen and Mrs. William V. McBride Mrs. Irene L. Carson


AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT FOR MARCH (continued)

AF WIDOWS ENDOWMENT (cont’d.) FREEDOM HOUSE FUND (cont’d.) Mrs. Joanne A. Comer Lt Gen and Mrs. Walter E. Buchanan III Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Carvajal Pharmacy Col John Fucik Clean Scapes Mrs. Dolores A. Gam Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Col and Mrs. Richard D. Hoover Col Joe Dickinson Maj and Mrs. Robert B. Knapp Finelines Flooring & Design Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kruger Lt Col Bruce R. Forsgren Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Col John Fucik Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz GE Foundation Lt Col and Mrs. Mike Morris Generations Team Gen and Mrs. Thomas M. Ryan, Jr. Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. AF WIDOWS FUND Ms. Glenda I. Hardin Mrs. Connie S. Bacon Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Eielson AFB Officers' Spouses' Club JCPenney Employee Giving Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. Lt Gen Darrell and Ms. Holly Jones Lt Col Robert D. Inghram JPMorgan Chase Employee Giving Col Jerry E. Marshall Just Company Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Lt Gen and Mrs. Thomas J. Keck Lt Gen and Mrs. Michael D. McGinty Dr. and Mrs. Halifax King Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Mrs. Pamela J. Kroyer Lt Col Wm J. and Mrs. Renu Pollock Lackland AFB Spouses' Club Col and Mrs. Anthony L. St Amant Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Mr. and Mrs. Herman Walker Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Lt Col and Mrs. Robert M. Wilson Lt Col and Mrs. Charley L. Michel Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne in memory of Irene M. Decklemann Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore COVENANT FUND in memory of Maria S. Hinojosa Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas P. Craig, Jr. Gen and Mrs. Richard B. Myers Ms. Jill Garza Mrs. Carol Pratt Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski in memory of Mrs. Carolyn R. Taylor Maj and Mrs. Howard McDonald Schmoyer Reinhard LLP Sierra Window Fashions FREEDOM HOUSE FUND Sitterle Homes A.L.S. Construction LLC Maj Gen and Mrs. D. Bruce Smith AbbVie Employee Engagement Fund THW Design AT&T United Way Employee Giving Truist Employee Giving Col and Mrs. Thomas L. Atherton Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker Lt Gen and Mrs. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.



FREEDOM HOUSE FUND (cont’d.) CONCERT SERIES Wortham Insurance & Risk Management Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Lt Col Bill Little and Lt Col Lola Little FREEDOM HOUSE RESEARCH FUND Mrs. Jessie K. McKinney Lt Col Robert D. Inghram in memory of Mrs. Ilse Backus, Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore CWO Douglas DuBois, Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Col Jim E. Hammons, Maj Gen and Mrs. Robert B. Tanguy Col Hal Layhee, Col Dave Wise Brig Gen Marc M. McClelland, and Mrs. Carolyn R. Taylor HOSPICE CARE Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Col and Mrs. Gordon W. Parkhill, Jr. Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Maj Frederick Glauner Col and Mrs. Rollin S. Siefken Mrs. Lynne B. Payne Maj Gerald B. Stepman in memory of Col (Dr.) James E. Payne Col Yale F. Trustin Mrs. Nan A. Smith MARY OPAL WOLANIN ENDOWMENT VILLAGE EAST FUND Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Col John Fucik Lt Col Anthony F. Santacroce Maj Clara C. Johnson Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling Dr. David Leas and Dr. Maria Leas Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND Mrs. Kathy Bader THE MISSION at Village East in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland Col John Fucik Mrs. Scottie M. Bridges Mrs. Yvonne R. Schott Col and Mrs. Jack P. Bujalski Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Col and Mrs. Don Christian Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling LCDR and Mrs. Lawrence Cunningham in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland VILLAGE WEST FUND Mrs. L. Kelly Dixon Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz Mrs. Dorothy Jo Dobbs Lt Col and Mrs. Edward J.C. Orbock, Jr. Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Mrs. Gayl K. Ganskow THE VISTA at Village West Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Mrs. Shirley A. Benner in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager Lt Col Robert D. Inghram



HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND (cont’d.) HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND (cont’d.) Mrs. Lyn M. Henderson Lt Gen Tommy Thomson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Himpele Col Yale F. Trustin in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker Col John M. Holds Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas C. Young in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Kniker EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland Lt Col George N. Backus Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Mrs. Anne A. Bowbeer Lt Col Bill Little and Lt Col Lola Little Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carpenter Mrs. Geraldine E. Martin Ms. Marla Casanova Mrs. Shirley Stephens Martin Mrs. Ann Christie in memory of Brig Gen Jack T. Martin Mrs. Joanne A. Comer Col Billy Miller Capt and Mrs. John Councilman, Jr. Col and Mrs. Gordon W. Parkhill Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Lt Col and Mrs. John J. Revak Lt Col Kathleen and Mr. Jesse Estrada Mrs. Suzanne Robert Col John Fucik Col and Mrs. Larry J. Runge Mrs. Sandra Gonzalez Brig Gen and Mrs. William M. Shaw, Jr. Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Mrs. Sandy Shull Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Maj Gen and Mrs. James P. Smothermon Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Col Stump Sowada Col and Mrs. Bobby Rutledge Maj Gen and Mrs. Robert B. Tanguy Col and Mrs. Robert Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Dan Taylor Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne in memory of Brig Gen Marc McClelland Mrs. Cynthia Yanez

We thank the following Blue Skies residents who made gifts in March to support the Dog Park at Village East:

Col and Mrs. Edward Bridges Mrs. Pamela J. Kroyer Mrs. Barbara J. Campbell in memory of Mrs. Erma Lee Walker



The following individuals made gifts through the AFV II Protestant Church

in March to benefit the High Flight Center Fund:

Maj and Mrs. Kenneth F. Andrews, Jr. Dr. Robert E. Hess Dr. and Mrs. LeBaron W. Dennis Mrs. Eileen Hubp Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Dr. and Mrs. William H. Jacobs CMSgt and Mrs. Michael L. Farino Mrs. Martha MacLeod Mrs. Gayl K. Ganskow Mr. William H. Plath Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Gardner Mrs. Sandy Shull Ms. Paula Green

Special thanks to those individuals listed below and others who gave anonymously who donated during The Big Give 2018 for a

Health Services Bus at Blue Skies!

Maj Gen and Mrs. Gary Alkire Col and Mrs. John A. Clarke Maj Gen and Mrs. Jerrold P. Allen Lt Col and Mrs. Keith H. Cole Lt Col Phyllis Allen and Mr. Stewart Allen Col and Mrs. Michael F. Connolly Ms. Jeanine Amecucci Lt Col Robert L. Covert Col Dave Anderson Mrs. Rosel K. Crawford Maj and Mrs. Kenneth Andrews, Jr. Mrs. Hazel Culler Lt Col and Mrs. Melvin A. Appel Capt and Mrs. Richard B. D'Elosua Mrs. Connie S. Bacon Lt Gen and Mrs. John L. Dolan Mrs. Kathy Bader Mr. Stacy Dudley Mrs. Anne M. Balog Mr. Stan Duvall Capt Pasquale M. Benigno Dr. and Mrs. Rad Eanes III Capt and Mrs. James P. Bigham, Jr. Mr. James Edwards & Ms. Janice Olsen Mrs. Anne A. Bowbeer Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Englund Col and Mrs. Gary H. Bowman Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin MSgt Geoffrey Bright Lt Col Kathleen and Mr. Jesse Estrada Lt Gen and Mrs. Richard E. Brown III Brig Gen and Mrs. Anthony Farrington, Jr. Lt Col Al Buie Mrs. Muriel Fenner Col and Mrs. Jack P. Bujalski MSgt Carl Fint Lt Col Karen and Maj Brian Cannon Col and Mrs. James L. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carpenter Dr. Stan Flora Lt Gen and Mrs. Patrick P. Caruana Gen and Mrs. Ronald R. Fogleman Mrs. Elizabeth R. Carwile Mrs. Flo Fouts Mrs. Ann Christie Lt Col and Mrs. Michael J. Fox Mrs. Barbara Christopherson Col Sharon Freeto & SMSgt William Irwin



BIG GIVE 2018 (cont’d.) BIG GIVE 2018 (cont’d.) Mrs. Gayl K. Ganskow LCDR Charlotte Koch Maj Gen and Mrs. Lawrence D. Garrison Ms. Margaret Kolias Ms. Jill Garza Lt Col Robert W. Lamb Lt Col and Mrs. Leo V. Gates II Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Lt Col and Mrs. Richard P. Giesler Michael and Janice Lenz Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Lt Col Bill Linn Col and Mrs. Larry B. Girton Lt Col Bill Little and Lt Col Lola Little Col and Mrs. William M. Goldfein Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Ms. Italia Gonzales Lt Col Donald and Dr. Eleanor Longer Col and Mrs. Arthur Gow Gen and Mrs. William R. Looney III Maj and Mrs. George D. Greenly, Jr. Mr. Dobb Loudner Mrs. Mary T. Hall Mrs. Barbara E. Malone Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hallada Col Orlando J. Manci, Jr. Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager Mr. and Mrs. Billy E. Mann Col and Mrs. Roger W. Hansen Dr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Marks Dr. Robert Hess Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Martinez Gen and Mrs. Paul V. Hester Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Massello Mr. James Hill Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Col and Mrs. Frank O. Holder Lt Col David T. McBride Col and Mrs. Richard D. Hoover in memory of Lenonora (Sally) McBride Col Ben B. Hoskins Gen and Mrs. William V. McBride Gen and Mrs. Mike Hostage Maj and Mrs. Clyde C. McCullough, Jr. Lt Col and Mrs. Edwin L. Hubbard, Jr. Lt Gen and Mrs. Michael D. McGinty Ms. Becky Huff Mrs. Marcella A. Meffert Ms. Diana Hughs COL and Mrs. Daniel Meyers Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Mr. Michael “Mitch” Millar Mrs. Juanita S. Ivy Col Billy Miller Dr. and Mrs. William H. Jacobs Lt Col and Mrs. Donald D. Miller Col and Mrs. Bruce Johnston Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore Ms. Jennifer Jonas Col and Mrs. Josh Moran Lt Gen Darrell and Ms. Holly Jones Ms. Pamela Munoz Ms. Nancy Jones Brig Gen and Mrs. Robert M. Murdock Col and Mrs. Thomas D. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Patricia H. Murphy Col Ralph Kelly and Lt Col Edith Kelly COL and Mrs. Ian Natkin Mrs. Nancy B. Kern Col and Mrs. William G. Neubrand Dr. and Mrs. Halifax King Mrs. Barbara J. Oberhauser Ms. Ilene Kitchens Mrs. Herlinda O'Brien Dr. and Mrs. William Knehans Maj Kathleen Odle & CMSgt William Odle Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Kniker Maj Gen and Mrs. William E. Overacker



BIG GIVE 2018 (cont’d.) BIG GIVE 2018 (cont’d.) Mrs. Mary Overton Capt Ronald Smith & Mrs. Terry Hoffman Col and Mrs. Gordon W. Parkhill, Jr. Lt Col and Mrs. Travis I. Smith, Jr. Mrs. Elfriede G. Parkinson Mrs. LaVonne E. Spears Mrs. Lynne B. Payne Col Jerry Stansell in memory of Col (Dr.) James E. Payne Lt Col and Mrs. Mark W. Steege Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Col and Mrs. Robert Stuart Mrs. Diane Pittenger Mrs. Jan Sullivan Ms. Tashua Plair Maj Gen and Mrs. Robert B. Tanguy Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Lt Gen Tommy Thomson Mrs. Joan B. Potter Thrift Shop at Village West Mrs. Carol Pratt Mrs. Marcia Tinsley Maj and Mrs. Louis J. Rajczi Ms. Irene Tomei Lt Col and Mrs. Alfred J. Ramsey Ms. Tracy Torres Lt Col and Mrs. John J. Revak Col Yale F. Trustin Mrs. Josie A. Rice Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker Col Jerre B. Richardson Mr. John Turner CAPT Charles Ricker Mrs. Patricia L. Upchurch Maj Sharon J. Rider Maj Edward Uribe Mrs. Betty A. Robertson Lt Gen and Mrs. Loyd S. Utterback Maj Ronald L. Rose Mrs. Jacqueline Veatch Col and Mrs. Bobby Rutledge Mrs. Jean A. Warren Mrs. Elke Schabel Mrs. Margaret R. Watkins Mrs. Yvonne R. Schott Mrs. Carolyn K. Watson Ms. Jan Schubert Mrs. Marilyn M. Weathers Ms. Renate Scisney Lt Col and Mrs. Richard H. Weir Mrs. Ritchie Seymour Lt Col Ted Weir Maj Gen and Mrs. Glen D. Shaffer Lt Col Loren E. Welch Brig Gen and Mrs. William M. Shaw, Jr. Maj and Mrs. Kenneth L. Wells Dr. and Mrs. Frank W. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. John Wendt Mrs. Sandy Shull Maj and Mrs. Allen Wesson Maj and Mrs. Keith Shumaker Mrs. Amy Wheeler Col Robert K. Simm White Elephant at Village East Mrs. Delores J. Simonton Mrs. Jenona L. Whitlatch Lt Col Don Skucas & Dr. Gina Skucas Maj Gen and Mrs. James A. Whitmore Maj Gen and Mrs. D. Bruce Smith Mrs. Barbara Whorton Capt and Mrs. Forrest Smith Mr. Stephen Wiedeman Maj James C. Smith Mrs. Nan A. Smith


RESIDENTS’ CORNER


BIG GIVE 2018 (cont’d.) BIG GIVE 2018 (cont’d.) Ms. Sandra Weitzel Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wood Col Bruce E. Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Sid Woodruff Col and Mrs. Billy Wilkins Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Lt Col Henry J. Williams Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling Capt and Mrs. Jerry R. Williams Maj Gen (Dr.) and Mrs. Duane A. Young Capt and Mrs. Bill Wilt Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas C. Young Col Douglas W. Wingate

As always, we are sincerely grateful for the gifts of those donors who choose to remain anonymous!

We make every effort to prepare a complete and accurate donor listing. Please accept our apology for any error. If you detect an error,

please contact the AFVCF office (568-3211) so that we can correct our records. Thank you.

WITH A THANKFUL HEART By Mary Ellen Nelson

With a Thankful Heart for our Wonderful Dining Staff at Blue Skies of Texas, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for the superb Singles Champagne Brunch which you recently prepared for us. The food and beverages were absolutely delicious, the presentation of the food was simply beautiful and the atmosphere of service was just lovely. I appreciate all the time, effort and love that went into the preparation – and the carrying out – of that special event done by the hostesses Shari Proctor and Lori DeWitt. I thank you for hosting such a professional, first-class and welcoming affair. Special thanks to the Wellness & Life Enrichment team, the Custodians and Housekeeping - all working behind the scenes.

GOLF RANGE NEED By Don Hallager

We are missing two sets of loaner golf clubs from our golf range. If you have borrowed them, please return them so others may enjoy their use. If you have a set of golf clubs you no longer plan to use, please call Don Hallager, and he will pick them up and either add them to our golf range or donate them to First Tee, a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people.


RESIDENTS’ CONCERT SERIES By Ginny Hallager

On Sunday, Mar 18, we were treated to some wonderful music presented by three soloists from the San Antonio Opera. Mark Covey, tenor, brought us a dramatic aria by Wagner from Die Walküre - so powerful. He then played the role of “Samson,” from the opera by that name by Handel. He showed the contrast of light and dark as Samson struggles with his blindness. Lisa Owens, soprano, sang a very recognizable aria “O mio babbino caro” from the opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini. Lisa and Jennifer Quintero brought us another well-known piece, “The Flower Duet” from the opera Lakmé. Jennifer sang a very modern number in English from Dead Man Walking by Jack Heggie. The final number was from La bohème, recognizable to a majority of the audience. The singers were skillfully supported on the piano by accompanist Mark Alexander. This was another satisfying afternoon of great music. Join us on Sunday, May 20, for a piano concert by the youth Ambassadors from the San Antonio International Piano Competition (SAIPC). See you on Sunday, May 20, at 3 pm in the Lobby of BSTW.

GREAT COURSES DISCUSSION GROUP By Allan Novak

The current topic for the Castroville Public Library’s Great Courses Discussion Group is “The American Mind.” This course explores the rich intellectual history of the United States through considering the works of great thinkers in a variety of fields. The course is presented in the format of DVD lectures followed by brief discussion. Come join us – there is no cost and new participants are welcome at any time. The group meets on Monday evenings 6:30-8pm, at the Castroville Public Library. For more information, contact the Library at 830-931-4095.

GREAT FOOD IN SAN ANTONIO By The Clandestine Gourmet

Need a pizza or nachos to keep you going while you slave away on those pesky tax forms? A good choice not too far away from Blue Skies West is Fremdes in Castroville. Fremdes is located next to the well-known Castroville Café (and is owned by the same people), so if your significant other wants something other than pizza, you can order from the cafe at the same time. Fremdes is a friendly place where you can also dine on the beautiful patio with friends and listen to live music on Friday and Saturday from 6-9pm. Fremde in Alsatian for “Outsider,” so Fremdes sees itself as a friendly meeting place for customers to gather and relax over good food and drink. A favorite pizza is the “Fremde,” which has a little of everything, including a balsamic vinegar glaze; Mrs. CD likes the vegetarian pizza. Whichever you get, the pizza quality here is a step above that of most pizza locations on this side of town.

Fremdes 307 Lafayette St Castroville, TX 78009 (830) 538-2222 www.fremdes.com

My Rating: 2. Real Good

Rating Scale Used: 1. Can’t Wait to Go Back! 2. Real Good 3. Good 4. Pretty Good 5. If You’re Desperate…


SHE’S COMING By Steve Wilson

She’s coming to the July B&A! Aubree-Anna, daughter of Blue Skies resident Steve Wilson, is returning to Blue Skies West in July! She’s known primarily for her popular renditions and covers of America’s great classics like Frank Sinatra, Etta James, Billie Holiday and many more. And she interacts with members of the audience like no other performer. Residing in Dallas, Aubree-Anna has performed on the main Chevrolet stage at the Texas State Fair for the past five years. Each week, she sings at the WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday nights and at the Warwick Melrose Hotel in downtown Dallas on Saturday nights. She was voted the Best Lounge Singer in Dallas by D Magazine – they put her on the front cover and she was the subject of the feature article. Aubree-Anna was also chosen as one of Dallas’ 10 Most Beautiful Women in a metroplex contest. All of that talent and beauty are coming to Blue Skies West in July! Plan on attending!

THRIFT SHOP SPRING FLING FURNITURE SALE By Thrift Shop Team

Friday, Apr 6, Apt #1506, 7am-1pm. You won’t want to miss this sale. There are beds, lamps, chairs, a lift recliner, accessories and so much more! No pre-sales. All items

must be removed no later than Sunday, Apr 8.

SMART DRIVER COURSE By Jim Phelps

The next course is Friday, Apr 6, 12:30-5pm in the Roadrunner Lounge. AARP has dedicated considerable time and resources to creating the best possible Driving Safety course using extensive curriculum research. The Smart Driver

Course features the most informative and relevant content from previous editions – updated to reflect the latest driver safety and transportation innovations – bundled with fresh information based on new research, expert recommendations and volunteer and participant insights. Most auto insurance companies give a premium discount to those who complete the course. You must attend the course once every three years to be eligible for the discount. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Sign-up sheets are in CC3.

GATEWAY CLUB APRIL APPRECIATION NIGHT By Ken Wells

The "Gateway Club Appreciation Night" will be the second Tuesday, April 10, at the Lackland Gateway Club Fiesta Ballroom from 5-8pm. The cost is $12.50 for club members and $15.50 for non-members. Club members may use their club coupons to receive another $1 discount. The evening’s menu features: Build-your-own salad bar, tortilla soup, a beef and chicken fajita station, tequila lime shrimp kabobs, jumbo cheese enchiladas, Spanish rice, borracho beans, pork tamales, chocolate flan,

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Mexican cookies and raspberry cheesecake. There will be music for your listening and dancing pleasure provided by DJLJU. All Blue Skies of Texas residents are welcome. A sign-up sheet for the bus is in the Activity Sign-up Booklet in the CC room at both campuses. Please sign up for the bus no later than noon, Monday, Apr 9, to ride the bus or remove your name if you no longer are going on the bus. The bus will depart BST West at 4:30pm and pick up BST East participants at 4:45pm. Return trip will depart the Club at 7:15pm. There is no transportation charge for this event.

RESIDENTS’ PHOTOS By Ruth Ann Taylor & Tom Ryan

Attention new residents, and all other residents, who would like new photos made for the Residents’ Picture Board in the hallway. The next photo session will be on Wednesday, April 11, at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. Please call Ruth Ann Taylor or Ellen Alkire for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. We’ll be looking for you!

APRIL BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

By Ann Wood

Who: All BST West residents and guests are invited When: Wednesday, Apr 11, with Hosted Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 5:45pm Theme: Celebrate San Antonio Fiesta Entertainment: Sentimental Journey Combo Menu: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black beans and guacamole salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the table; flat iron steak topped with grilled onions and bell peppers; borracho beans; Mexican rice; house rolls; flan. (A special diet alternative entree is offered. Sign-up sheet is located in CC3.) Pictures: Ruth Ann Taylor or Mike Westwood will be available to take the Birthday & Anniversary pictures from 5-5:30pm in the Helen LeMay Room. Please check in with Pam Westwood for your photo-op with Mike Westwood.

Seating Time: Doors open for regular seating at 5:45pm. Those needing extra time for seating may enter at 5:30pm Decorations: TBA Suggested Dress: Bright colors for the ladies. Guayabera shirts for the men. Reservations: The Reservation Chairpersons are Hilda Cunningham and Patricia McCarthy. Please follow directions and everyone is guaranteed a seat. All those planning to attend, including guests, must sign the list in the CC3 room. The list will be picked up at 1pm on Friday, Apr 6, or earlier if the 300 seating limit is reached. If you need to cancel after 1pm Friday, please call Hilda Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. Important: If you cancel after 1pm Monday, Apr 9, please call the Dining Services Office (210-568-3232). Table Reservations: To make a table reservation, call Hilda Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. Table reservations are limited to eight. Come alone and be seated with


other interesting people. Reservations are needed for the Singles & Caregivers table. Reservations are not taken through the Dining Room for this event. Each person must sign up including guests. Hosted Cocktails: Cocktail Hour for all BST West residents and guests will be held in the CC rooms from 5-5:45pm. Hosts for the evening will wear colorful and distinctive name tags. The list of hosts provided by the Chair, Vivian Ray, includes: Jim Burditt, Ann Christie, Jack & Bobby Councilman, Phyllis DeWitt, Jo Dobbs, Mike & Marguerite Fox, Doug & Marty Frazee, Carolyn Friedle, Jill Garza, Carl & Elaine Hallada, Sandra Howard, Bill & Dolores O’Hara, Mike & Athalie Lacy, Bill & Kathy Odle, Jim & Nita Peck, Jim & Vivian Ray, Sandy Shull, Keith & Susan Shumaker, Marcia Tinsley, Tommy Thomson, Ray Uribe, Jacque Veatch, John & Marge Wendt.

SPRING IS ROLLING IN By Linda McMillion

Come ride with the Wheelmen! Join us for a ride around the Village. Betty Overacker will lead a fun, easy ride around the Village on Thursday, Apr 12. We will meet at 8:30am at the entry to Tower 3-4. We can pump up any tires that need it. Helmets on and wheels down at 9am. Wheelman Betty promises a comfort cruise of one or two miles around the Village. You don’t have to join the Wheelmen to ride. Riding is fun and healthy; riding with friends is even better! Call

Betty to sign up or just come join us.

YOU ARE INVITED By Ellen Parkhill

For a celebration of Buzz’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, Apr 14, 3:30-6pm in the Roadrunner Lounge. No gifts please!

THE SING-ALONG STRINGS By Verna Mae Roberson

How about a little rock ’n roll? There’ll be some other songs too, of course. The monthly sing-along at Blue Skies East is Saturday, Apr 14; it begins at 7pm in the CC Rooms. If you would like to ride the 6:30pm bus provided, please sign up at the front desk ASAP. The popcorn is complimentary, and some folks bring refreshments and drinks for halftime. If you are dining in The Sky Lounge, come on down when you’re finished. Hope to see you there!

NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP By Bill Thomas

Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on Monday, Apr 16, at 3pm in the Liberty House first-floor Activity Room. Come and join the discussions. Our focus will be on finding the root causes of chronic neuropathy.


LSC APRIL LUNCHEON By Lee Wells

The April Luncheon of the Lackland Spouses’ Club (LSC) will be at 10:30am on Tuesday, Apr 17. The Port of San Antonio is hosting us in their beautiful facility. We will have amazing prizes, fiesta medals for sale and lots of fun. You must be a member in good standing to play bingo. Registration is at 10:30 and lunch promptly at 11, followed by bingo! Our lunch will be catered by Jason’s Deli at $15 a person and includes your lunch selection, drink and dessert. Choice of a salad: Salmon Pacifica salad or chicken club salad. Choice of sandwich: Deli club (traditional) or California (w/avocado on croissant). The veggie option is a pimento cheese sandwich or a veggie cream cheese wrap. BST West & East residents must R.S.V.P. to Lee Wells by noon on Sunday, Apr 15, with your food choice. All must sign up for the bus in the Activity Sign-up Booklet in your Village’s CC room. The bus will depart from BST West at 10am and BST East at 10:15am. Return pickup will be at 1pm. There is no transportation charge for this event. More information will be in the LSC April newsletter.

HOBBY OF AND FOR A LIFETIME By Bill Overacker

Ruth Willet, KM4LAO, a freshman at Kettering University in Michigan, attracted the attention of her classmates and staff via her ham radio activities. The recipient of multiple Amateur Radio awards and guest speaker at two Hamventions, she has inspired interest to start an Amateur Radio Club on campus this spring. Her fascination with Morse code motivated her to obtain her license in 2015. In her talks and writings she expresses, “Ham radio is a hobby of and for a lifetime; allows one to explore anything from technical electronics to international friendships; provides emergency communication in times of disaster; and alleviates her stress.” Ruth admirably relates the attributes of being an Amateur Radio Operator. All are welcome to learn more about this exciting and beneficial Hobby. The next Amateur Radio Club meeting occurs on Thursday, Apr 19, at 11:30am in Room CC1. Please contact Joel Lichtenstein for more information. 73—(Best regards in Ham language). AARL Amateur Radio, published 2/15/18 Ham Radio “a Special Hobby,”

Young ARRL Member Tells College Publication.

RED HAT LUNCHEON By Connie Connolly & Ritchie Seymour

Our next luncheon is Friday, Apr 20, 11:15am at Alsatian Restaurant in Castroville, 1403 Angelo Street. Please be in the Lobby by 11am for the bus. Hostesses are Connie Connolly and Ritchie Seymour.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT – WINE TASTING

By John Wendt

For all you wine lovers a great treat is coming up soon! On Sunday, Apr 22, at 3pm in the Roadrunner Lounge, we are having a wine tasting activity. The Entertainment


Committee has been working with Joan Homrich to have a real wine tasting event. Joan will be providing the snacks which will go along with the great wine, and the wine vendor will have us taste, smell and drink the wine….and there is no cost for the residents! If we get a lot of participation, Joan is thinking about having a regular Wine Tasting Club. Joan will be coming in on her day off just to make this wine tasting a reality. Put this one on your calendar, and it is compliments of Dining Service. Space is limited to 60 people. The sign-up sheet is located in CC3; deadline is noon, Wednesday, Apr 18. See you there!

REGISTERED TO VOTE? By Ellen Alkire

The last day to Register to Vote in Precinct 1081 for the Tuesday, May 22, Runoff Election is Monday, Apr 23 – If you are not yet registered. Go to https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department if you need to check on your registration.

SINGLES-MINGLES WEST By Arlean Graves

On Sunday, May 6, our next luncheon will take place at Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse (near Stone Oak Pky/1604). The bus will depart at 12pm (noon). Please check-in with the hostess 15 minutes early. If you have never made selections from, perhaps, the most bountiful salad bar in the world or have not been served - hot from the grill with nine different meat choices on skewers, you will have a unique dining experience. Please sign-up in the Activity Book in CC3. Singles, widows, widowers, and caregivers are eligible for this trip. Couples are welcome to sign on the wait-list. If you use a walker, place a W by your name. For more information, call Arlean Graves.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH By Dougie Clarke

There is an Episcopal Service with the Holy Eucharist every Thursday at 3pm in the High Flight Chapel.

ASK ME ABOUT STEPHEN MINISTERS By Dr. C. D. Hughes, a Stephen Minister

Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional support to people in our congregation and the community who are experiencing grief, loneliness or facing a crisis. The care provided is confidential and at no cost. Those of us who have been trained as Stephen Ministers can attest to the fact we really feel blessed to be able to work with our community and provide support to those in need. Our community would greatly benefit from additional trained

RELIGION

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Stephen Ministers. We are fortunate in having Leaders, Teachers and Pastors who can provide the necessary training required to certify “New” Stephen Ministers to help us help those in need in our community. Residents of all Faiths are invited to become a Stephen Minister; it truly is a very rewarding endeavor. We will be starting a new “training” class in the fall. If you are interested, please contact a Pastor or one of the Stephen Minister Leaders for details. If you are already a Stephen Minister, please contact me directly.

ECUMENICAL ACTIVITIES By Tom Dera

Sign up in CC3 by Friday, Apr 13, for a presentation by the Very Rev. Thomas Nairn, OFM, “Caring for Those at the End of Life: Is Technology a Friend or Foe?” Monday, Apr 23, 2-3pm in the Roadrunner Lounge. Learn how technology affects your end-of-life decisions. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost for the presentation. The sign-up is for planning the room set up and number of attendees.

CATHOLIC NEWS By Annie Moore

Saturdays - 11am Mass (For Sunday, by special dispensation of the Archbishop) in the High Flight Chapel

Saturdays/Sundays - Freedom House: Catholic residents will be visited, beginning about 1:30pm, with Holy Communion and prayers

Wednesdays - 9am, Mass in High Flight Chapel followed by Coffee & Theology in the Roadrunner Lounge after every 1st Wednesday mass of the month.

Wednesdays – 3:30pm, Rosary & Benediction in Willow Chapel

Third Tuesdays – 10am, Catholic Council meets in Conference Room #110. Guests are welcome.

Fridays – Adoration 1-5pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

St. Vincent de Paul, Castrovillle - First Saturday Donations

Sacramental Ministry - To meet privately with a priest for Reconciliation or Anointing, please contact Deacon Pat Benigno. Hospitals have a Catholic priest available; so ask a staff member to contact him

Spiritual Direction - Please contact Carolyn Myers

AFV II PROTESTANT CHURCH By Carmen Perez, Church Secretary

Protestant Services: Sunday, Apr 8 Sunday, Apr 15 High Flight Chapel 9:30am and 11am Dan Figueroa Gil Richardson Willow Chapel 9:30am & Freedom House 10:45am Wayne Knutson Dan Figueroa This schedule is subject to change without notice


Freedom House Worship Service – Held each Sunday at 10:45am, with Communion. All are always welcome.

Liberty House Worship Service – Held each Thursday at 10:30am. All are welcome. Communion is held the second Thursday of each month.

Bible Study and Weekday Service Schedule: Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Starts at 9am in CC3. For more information, please contact Connie Wyckoff.

Wednesday Mid-week Service – Held in the Willow Chapel at 10am. For more information, call the church office 210-568-3372 or Pastor Gil at 210-262-9550.

Ladies’ Bible Study – Concluded on Wednesday, Mar 7. A new study will be scheduled in the future.

Liberty House Bible Study – Meets on the first floor of Liberty House every Thursday at 3pm. Join us as we study how Scripture applies to our lives today. The public is invited. For more information, contact Jim or Nita Peck.

Lenten And Holy Week Services Appreciation – We extend a warm thank you to each of you who made this Lenten and Easter season an inspiring and uplifting spiritual experience. This includes those who participated in the Lenten candle services, provided flowers and lilies for beautifying our chapels, were involved in the wonderful music of the season including the Cantata, helped in the Maundy Thursday service, the Good Friday service and ushered throughout these events. It truly has been a Blessed Holy Season!

Church Membership – If you desire to unite with the Air Force Village II Protestant Church, you may transfer your membership by letter or statement. You may also request dual membership, whereby you retain membership in your present church. If you do not belong to a church, you may join by profession of faith. If you have belonged to a church, you may also join by reaffirmation of faith. For more information, please speak to one of the Pastors.

SUNDAY EVENING SERIES By Jim & Nita Peck

On the first Sunday of each month, the Thursday afternoon Bible Study Group holds an evening study event in the third floor theater of Liberty House at 7pm. This is a series of lectures by Ray Vander Lann, a noted scholar and archeologist dealing with the Middle East and Biblical Israel. Join us as we tour the ancient sights and listen to Mr. Vander Lann explain the historical significance of each site and how this history relates to Christian living today. Discussion time and refreshments follow. You will enjoy it.


GAME NIGHT By Martha Wesson

If you are looking for a place to play games on Friday evenings after dinner, CC3 is the place to be! You and your friends can bring food, snacks, dominoes, cards, etc. and show up any time after 6:30pm, and stay as long as you like. It may get noisy, but it will be a convenient, fun weekend activity.

Washer Pitching Tournament By Jo Comer

Join the fun game of washer pitching every Sunday at 1:30pm on the Vista’s covered front porch! Lessons and score keeping are provided for this traditional Texas outdoor game. All are welcome!!

BRIDGE RESULTS By Ellen Parkhill, Reporter

Saturday, Mar 17 1. L. Girton 2. K. Andrews 3. B. Christopherson 4. E. Frisch Monday, March 19 1. D. Neubrand/A. Wheeler 2. U. Fohlmeister/H. Lutz 3. K. Fair/G. Skucas 4. B. Christopherson/J. Wright 5. E. Frisch/B. Hood Thursday Nite, Mar 22 1. A.Wheeler/A. Wood 2.K. Bader/P. Wernette 3.Wrights 4. Parkhills 5. (tie) K. Duncan/C. Wyckoff, A. Buie/B. Christopherson (slam) Saturday, Mar 24 1. D. Wise 2. K. Andrews 3. B. Christopherson Monday, March 26 1. A. Wesson/C. Wyckoff 2. P. Brenner/ P. Higginbotham 3. B. Linn/S. Speck 4. E. Kendrex/D. Schiff Thursday Nite, Mar 29 1. K. Bader/P. Wernette 2. Wrights 3. G. Skucas/B. Tanguy 4. E. Kendrex/D. Wise 5. P. Brenner/P. Higginbotham (slam) Slam R. McCarthy/E. Orbock

BST WEST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION By Tom Carter

Join us to play the fastest-growing sport in the USA and have some fun with other BST residents and guests. We play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the BST West tennis courts from 8-10am, weather permitting. Pickleball is played on a small court (about one-half of a tennis court), and provides seniors an ideal way to get exercise. Gender or strength is of no advantage in this sport. We have the required paddles, balls, nets, etc., so come out, and we’ll provide instructions and

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show you how easy it is to play. For further information, contact Helen Vanderneck, Don & Debbie Christian, Keith & Susan Shumaker or Tom Carter. Also, indoor courts and pickleball equipment are available at Lackland AFB Medina Annex Fitness Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Medina hours are Mon-Fri 5am-9pm and Sat/Sun/Holidays, 8am-4pm.

WRIGHT PAT MAH JONGG By Martha Wesson

Have we talked lately about the most lucky, fantastic, fun hand of all? It is called a “Hand from Heaven,” which means someone can Mah Jongg (win) immediately. So, for instance, after the Charleston (the trading of three tiles each to the right, across, and then to the left) either the player who is East can win right away because she already has one of the eighty-five possible winning hands, or someone else can win right then on the discard of East’s first turn. So…there was Lynne, a relatively new player to the game, who only needed one tile to finish up a sequence from one to nine. She had the Dragons required for a hand and was waiting for a six crack and (boom), didn’t Martha innocently put it down as her first discard as East. Lynne called for it and won with Dragon Lineup. And there it was, a “Hand from Heaven” and a quick end of that round. We were happy for her, but so amazed that we just sat and sputtered and carried on. Wow, are we easily entertained? Maybe so, but we do laugh a lot and look forward to the next session no matter what happens. Perhaps you will too! Come by CC3 on Tuesday afternoons and see what you think!

NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE By Gayl Ganskow

Click, click, tiles are mixed and walls are built. You’ve given tiles not of your choosing and you choose a hand. You pass off what you don’t want, hoping to get what you need. Hey, what in the world is “mash pit?” The game continues, draw and discard (don’t forget to rack)! Laughter is heard. Mistakes are made. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But it’s still the best game going to keep us on our toes and our minds alert! Come and enjoy Playing Session: Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm in CC3, Fridays, 1-3:30pm in CC3 and All B&A Days, 2nd Wednesday of each month in Card Room 112. The Card Room is located across from the Thrift Shop on the first floor.

BOCCE By David Capito

If you are interested in playing bocce, please give me a call and leave your name(s), and you will be added to the group of over 30. There are balls, a scoreboard and bocce rules handouts in the room next to the bocce court, which is open from 6am-10pm daily. If you don’t have a Bocce Roster, give me a call and I will email it or put a copy in your mailbox. If you don't have an opponent or partner, please call someone on your list. Since bocce is very easy to learn and an enjoyable game,


invite a friend or two to join us. Those of us who play regularly have a lot of fun and would like to have more people join us.

BST WEST TENNIS By Buzz Trustin

We are blessed with one of the finest tennis courts in San Antonio, which includes excellent lighting for night use, and a contoured backboard and electric-powered ball machine. Join us for mixed doubles each Monday and Friday mornings. All levels are welcome, 2.5 to 4.0. Call Dan Collin, Helen Vanderneck or Buzz Trustin for details.

BST WEST BILLIARD ASSOCIATION NEWS By Mike Slominski

9-Ball, Tuesday, Mar 20: Only five today. Talley Ho dumps T-Man, Wild Bill dumps Big Dog, Dandy Don dumps Talley Ho and Big Dog sends T-man home. Then, Wild Bill sends Dandy Don to the lower level; Talley Ho sends Big Dog back to his kennel and defeats Dandy Don. Wild Bill and Talley Ho square off with Wild Bill winning all the marbles as he rides off into the sunset. Congratulations Wild Bill.

8-Ball, Saturday, Mar 24: Big crowd today, eight. In the first go around Dandy Don, Talley Ho, Big John and T-Man skunked Chicago, Chief, Wild Bill and Pro. At the lower level, Chief sent Chicago home, as did the Pro to Wild Bill. Then Dandy Don sent Talley Ho to the lower level and so did Big John to the T-Man. Then T-Man sent Chief home, Pro sent Talley Ho home after a five-ball run leaving T-man and Pro facing off. Pro wins. On top, Big John enters the finals by sending Dandy Don to the lower level to face the Pro. Dandy Don gets lucky and beats the Pro, but Big John beats Dandy Don in the finals with a win in the first game. Well don, Big John.

9-Ball, Tuesday, Mar 27: Guests editor today. Five players showed up. In game one, T-Man made a nine-ball combo to win against Wild Bill. In game two, Talley Ho broke and continued to make all nine balls to down Big John. In game three, T-Man made a nine-ball combo to beat Dandy Don. In four, Wild Bill overcame Big John, and in five Talley Ho won over the T-man with a combo on the nine-ball. Wild Bill overcame Dandy Don in game six, then T-man used two rails on the nine-ball to down Wild Bill in game seven. In the finals, T-Man downed Talley Ho for two straight games to win the day. Congratulations to the T-Man.

8-Ball, Saturday, Mar 31: Eight players, 14 games, five decided by a coin toss, three decided by a scratched eight-ball shot; six games actually completed by someone winning the game. It was embarrassing. Over-all winner was Talley Ho who absolutely denied Wild Bill (who never even got a shot) in the final game with an Eight-Ball Run!


Activities Saturday, April 7 - Friday, April 13, 2018 Saturday, April 7 - Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Sunday, April 8 – Free Day

Monday, April 9 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Making Fiesta Crafts in the LH Activity Room 2:30pm

Tuesday, April 10 - Walk around the pond 10am

Wednesday, April 11 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Dr. Anderson will see the LH Residents 1pm, Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm

Thursday, April 12 - Church in the LH third floor Lounge 10:30am, Bible Study in the LH Activity Room 3pm

Friday, April 13 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Ice Cream Social in the LH Lobby 2:30pm

Activities Saturday, April 14 – Friday, April 20, 2018 Saturday, April 14 – Ice Cream Social in the LH Lobby 2:30pm, Movie in the LH Theater 3pm

Sunday, April 15 - Free Day

Monday, April 16 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am

Tuesday, April 17 - Walk around the pond 10am

Wednesday, April 18 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Dr. Anderson will see the LH Residents 1pm, Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm

Thursday, April 19 - Church in the LH third floor Lounge 10:30am, Church Bible Study in the LH Activity Room 3pm, Fiesta San Antonio Begins!

Friday, April 20 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, BST West Fiesta in the Main Lobby 2pm

LIBERTY HOUSE

By Brandy Garcia, Liberty House Admin. Assistant

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Sunday, Apr 8 - Willow Chapel 9:30am, Sunday Fellowship w/music 11am, Movie Time 2-4pm, Whippersnapper men’s group 6pm

Monday, Apr 9 – Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Music with Carlos 3pm, Pencil Art 6:30pm

Tuesday, Apr 10 – Travel 10:30am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Puzzles 2pm, Poker 4pm, Music w/Trustin 6:30pm

Wednesday, Apr 11 – Devotional 10am, Exercise 10:30am, (M & M) Music & Memory 11am, Bingo 3pm, Trader Joes 1pm Main Lobby

Thursday, Apr 12 –Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Music with Arland 12pm, Solitaire 4pm

Friday, Apr 13 – Vista Outing 10am, Exercise 10:30am, Walmart/HEB 9am & 1pm, Happy Hour 12pm, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Music with Mrs. Frazee 3pm

Saturday, Apr 14 – Movie Time 10am, Willow/ High Flight Chapel 11am, M &M 3pm, Card games 4pm

Sunday, Apr 15 – Willow Chapel 10am, Sunday Fellowship w/music 11am, Movie Time 2-4pm, Whippersnapper 6pm

Monday, Apr 16 – Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In Room Visits 10am -5pm, B/A party music with Frank 3pm

Tuesday, Apr 17 – Travel 10:30am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Sewing 2pm, Scrabble 4pm, Music w/Trustin 6:30pm

Wednesday, Apr 18 – Devotional 10am, Exercise 10:30am, M & M 11am, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Costco 1pm Main Lobby, Bingo 3pm, Pencil Art 6:30pm

Thursday, Apr 19 – Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Day Care Kids 4:30 pm, Music with Kenny 5pm

Friday, Apr 20 – Exercise 10:30am, Happy Hour 12pm, HEB/Walmart 9am & 1pm, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Fiesta 2pm-4pm

Saturday, Apr 21 – Movie time 10am, High Flight/Willow Chapel 11am, M & M 3pm, Travel 4pm, Music with Ajejandro 6pm

THE VISTA

By Paula Qualls, Activities Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]


Activities Saturday, Apr 7 – Friday, Apr 13, 2018 Saturday, Apr 7 – Exercise 11am, Coffee Hour 1:30pm,

Sunday, Apr 8 - Protestant Service 10:45am, Afternoon Movie 2pm

Monday, Apr 9 – Chair Exercise 10am, Winston Churchill Day 10:30am, Singfit (Caughron) 11am, Music w/Carlos 1:45pm, Refreshment Hour 4pm

Tuesday, Apr 10 - Delwebb Music Group 10am, Trivia Hour (Brain Quest) 2pm, Singfit Hour 4pm

Wednesday, Apr 11 – Childcare/Residents Activity 10:30am, Exercise w/ Rose 11:20am, One on One Visit 2pm, Bingo 2:30pm

Thursday, Apr 12 – Chair Exercise 10am, Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Music & Memory 2pm, Refreshments 3pm

Friday Apr 13- Chair Exercise 10am, “I Love Lucy Show” 10:30am, Bingo 2pm, Singfit Hour 4pm

Activities Saturday, Apr 14 – Friday, Apr 20, 2018 Saturday, Apr 14 – Music w/ Travis 10:30am, Afternoon Snacks 3:30pm

Sunday, Apr 15- Protestant Service 10:45am, Afternoon Movie 2pm

Monday, Apr 16- Chair Exercise 10am, Clark Gable Story 10:30am, Singfit (Caughron) 11am, Movie / Popcorn 2pm, Quiet Time 2pm-4pm

Tuesday, Apr 17- Chair Exercise 10am, Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Let’s Plant 2pm, Singfit Hour(R) 4pm

Wednesday, Apr 18 - Childcare/Residents Activity 10:30am, Exercise w/ Rose 11:20am, One on One Visit 2pm, Outside Therapy 3:30pm

Thursday, Apr 19 - Chair Exercise 10am, Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Music & Memory 2pm, Refreshments 3pm

Friday, Apr 20- Setup for Event 10am, Freedom House Fiesta Fashion Show 3pm

FREEDOM HOUSE

By: By Rose Garza, Activities Coordinator

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